JVC GR-DVF25 manual Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (pg. 5).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (pgs. 64 – 68) and familiarize

yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain

extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 69 and 70 before use.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock operation and remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi- voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

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Contents GR-DVF25 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you About Batteries About DV Contents Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Charge Marker Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Choose which one means charged and which means dischargedRemove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderAccess DATE/TIME Menu Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Access Recording MenuOpen Cassette Cover ContOpen LCD Monitor INSERT/REMOVE TapeFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set depending on your preferenceGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapPRO. mode Power Switch PositionFull Auto mode Load a CassetteRecording Stop RecordingPress Display Button Indicaitons reappearBefore the following steps, perform pg Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom Feature Picture StabilizerBasic Recording Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimWhen blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recordingSelect Function Recording Advanced Features EN21Displaying The Date And Time During Recording SET Function ParametersSnapshot Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection Snapshot RecordingMotor Drive Mode EN23END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuFactory-preset Recording Menu ExplanationsDate/Time Menu Explanations System Menu ExplanationsFADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection B K , , B WBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby modePicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu MenuDisable Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsSepia ShutterTwilight MonotonePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus Adjust Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusExposure Control Access Exposure ControlIf you want to reset the exposure, repeat step To darken the imageIris Iris LockCentre SUBJECT, Lock Iris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust To Return To Automatic White BalanceExit Manual White Balance AD- Justment Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingRewind or Fast-forward the tape Speaker Volume ControlPlayback Basic Playback Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Playback ZoomEN Playback Playback MenuRecording sound Display Output sound Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable When connecting the cables, open this coverEN Playback Connections Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Tape Dubbing Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Functions ButtonsTo allow slow-speed search in either direction To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press PlayEND Zoom Playback ZoomActivate Zoom DownStart Playback Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectPlayback Special Effects Select Playback EffectSET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake Connections Select ScenesUSE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary Select ScenesUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary Press FADE/WIPEStop Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Prepare for R.A. Edit For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Choose a SceneInput Correction Data Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingAccess Playback Menu Close MenuPause During Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Dubbing Stop DubbingOriginal and new tracks are combined and output in stereo New track is output on both L and R channels in stereoCorrective Action When using Picture Wipe Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workShutter mode of Programme Delay of a fraction of aPicture Wipe function does not work Places subject to low Adjust the brightnessCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches Disappear Than 1 second to makeImages on the LCD monitor are jittery Battery pack, etc., clockRear of the LCD monitor is hot LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blinkRecommended to charge it Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audioTemperature To protect the battery, it is Charging is difficult in placesClean Lens Clean ExteriorClean LCD Monitor After Use64EN Connectors to r are located beneath Video Light Switch$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MICFunction IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 444Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackIndications Function Date/Time Display Pg , 7Pg , 42 Exposure Control ...................................... pgTo avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useTo protect the unit, do not To prolong service lifeDo not leave the unit To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EKConnectors GeneralGR-DVF25